Traditional Macaroni Salad

In a pinch and need a quick, easy potluck side dish for your next gathering? You’re in luck! This traditional macaroni salad is easy and will be an irresistible side dish that will have guests going back up for seconds or even thirds!

Prep:
25
minutes
Cook:
10
minutes
TOtal:
30
minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb. elbow macaroni, cooked
  • 2 Cups plain chicken breast, cooked and shredded (about 2 chicken breasts)
  • 3 Celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 Carrots, peeled and diced
  • Half of a yellow onion, minced
  • 1 Can pineapple tidbits, juices removed
  • 4 TBSP mayonnaise or more depending on how creamy you like it
  • 3 TBSP sweet relish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Once boiling add macaroni noodles and cook about 11 minutes over medium heat or until al dente. Once they are done, strain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. Prepare other ingredients. Slice celery stalks, dice carrots, mince onion and strain juices from pineapple can.
  3. In a large bowl, add one layer of macaroni. Add half of the onions, carrots, celery, shredded chicken, sweet relish, mayonnaise and some salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  4. Repeat this process with the other half and remaining ingredients. Mix well again and add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
  6. ENJOY!